Search results for ‘Subject term:"mental health problems"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 9 of 9
Factors that influence the cost of caring for patients with severe psychotic illness: report from the UK700 trial
- Authors:
- BYFORD Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 178, May 2001, pp.441-447.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Investigate factors that influence the cost of caring for patients with severe psychotic illness. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to examine associations between baseline characteristics and subsequent 2-year total direct costs in 667 patients from the UK 700 case management trial. Finds that significantly more money was spent on younger patients, those with longer duration of illness, those who had spent less time living independently and those who had spent longer in hospital for psychiatric reasons. Concludes that total costs of caring for patients with severe psychotic illness appear to be influenced to a large extent by age, duration of illness and past levels of dependence on statutory services. The strength of these relationships is greater than the impact of illness severity.
Changing places: men replace women in mental health beds in Britain
- Authors:
- PRIOR Pauline, HAYES Bernadette C.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Administration, 35(4), September 2001, pp.397-410.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Based on census materials collected in England and Wales from 1921 to 1991, this study focuses on gender differences in occupancy rates in hospitals and other mental health facilities in Britain. The results suggest that since 1991, or for the first time in the twentieth century, there are more males than females in residential mental health facilities in Britain. Furthermore, this pattern of association holds for all age groups except those aged 65 years and over. Second, there are currently two distinct subpopulations in mental health facilities - a male group which is predominantly of working age, and a female group, which is predominantly of retirement age. The existence of these two 'care' populations will impact significantly on current and future resourcing of mental health services. The policy implications of the research findings are discussed within the context of the debates on the changing relationship between gender and mental health.
Occupational therapy in mental health: managing stress and burnout
- Authors:
- BASSETT Hazel, LLOYD Chris
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(8), August 2001, pp.406-411.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Stress and burnout for human service workers has received increasing attention over a number of years. It has been suggested that health care professionals may be particularly at risk of stress and burnout because of the amount and type of direct client contact that makes up their work. For workers in the field of mental health, additional stressors are present owing to organisational restructuring and new models of care. Mental health occupational therapists may be vulnerable to stress and burnout owing to the nature of their work, the types of clients they see, the changed work environment and professional issues. It is recommended that occupational therapists become aware of the factors contributing to stress and burnout and develop strategies to maintain their wellbeing in the workforce.
Double jeopardy
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.6.01, 2001, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Services tend to be tailored either to people with mental health problems or to those with drug or alcohol misuse problems, not to both. Looks at what happens when a person presents needs in both categories.
The NHS Plan: making it work
- Author:
- CHARMAN Stella
- Journal article citation:
- Young Minds Magazine, 52, May 2001, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- YoungMinds
Looks at what child and adolescent mental health professionals can expect from the NHS Plan. The author suggests that it is those clinicians and managers who are most prepared to engage with the NHS Plan's broad agenda who stand to gain most for their services.
Young people's services remain in the doldrums
- Author:
- HUNTER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.5.01, 2001, p.14.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on fears that children's mental health services have become a victim of demarcation disputes.
Supporting families with a mentally ill parent: European perspectives on interagency cooperation
- Authors:
- HETHERINGTON Rachael, BAISTOW Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 10(5), September 2001, pp.351-365.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on the findings of a cross-country comparison of cooperation between services for community mental health and child protection in 11 states. The authors consider the implications of the findings for English practice. The cross-country comparisons demonstrate the ways in which differences in structures, resources, expectations and attitudes affect professional responses and the experiences of families. A comparison of commonalities and differences highlights the problems that are shared across countries, and alternative ways of responding to them at ground level. The factors that facilitate a good outcome are analysed in relation to English practice and service structures. Highlights the implications of the findings for policy and practice.
Prevalence, disability and need in adults with severe learning disability
- Authors:
- MCGROTHER Cath, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 6(3), July 2001, pp.4-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Evidence from a variety of sources suggests that there has been an increase of around 1% per annum in the prevalence of learning disability in adults over the last 35 years, due mainly to increase in survival. Looks at the Leicestershire Learning Disability register (established in 1987) which aimed to provide epidemiological information by means of interviews with professionals, carers and adults with a learning disability, and its implications for service provision. Concludes that resource allocation for this client group needs to be reviewed in the light of substantial and recognised increases in prevalence which are continuing to occur, and the need for long-term support.
Time to design upwards in mental health services for older people
- Author:
- GOSS Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 7(3), March 2001, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Four main areas of working need improvement if services for older people with mental health needs are to match the aspirations of the National Service Framework for Older People and the NHS plan. Describes what needs to be done and says that in the future we should be designing services from the recipient upwards.